Rehab center worker accused of taking, posting nude snapshot

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Jun 6, 2014 at 6:00 AMJun 6, 2014 at 2:37 PM

By Elaine Thompson TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

WESTBORO — An Auburn woman who police said posted a picture she took of a patient's nude buttocks on Facebook while she worked at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was arraigned Thursday in Westboro District Court.

According to court records, Barbara J. Porra, 50, of 133 Hampton St., Auburn, was caring for the female patient about 8 p.m. March 20 when she used her cellphone camera to take a picture of the woman's nude buttocks as she was using the commode.

Ms. Porra allegedly uploaded the image on her Facebook wall with the comment, "It's a full moon."

The patient was allegedly unaware that the photo had been taken until the next day when management at the facility, at 40 Julio Drive, Shrewsbury, investigated.

Ms. Porra is charged with photographing an unsuspecting nude person and disseminating a photograph of unsuspecting nude person. At her arraignment Thursday, her case was continued to July 23. She was ordered to stay away from and have no contact with the alleged victim.

An employee of the nursing home said Thursday Ms. Porra no longer works there.